How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family

Table of Contents

Knitting Hat Patterns for Newborns and Kids
Knit Hat Patterns for Teens
Knitting for Men
How to Knit a Hat for Yourself

This winter feels like the season that won’t end. Record snowfall and subzero temperatures have taken their toll on people across the US, and this intense winter has encouraged kids and adults to bundle up every time they leave the house. Even typically reluctant high school and college students, who would rather freeze than dress properly for the weather, are getting serious about the cold. With chilly temperatures expected to last into spring, it’s important to dress appropriately for the conditions, no matter how lame your down coat looks with your boots. The good news is that you don’t have to look like a fashion disaster during the winter. In fact, cold temperatures provide another style outlet in the form of knit accessories.

Extremities such as your nose and ears are the first things to numb in the frigid winter air. We’ve pulled together some free knit hat patterns that will keep your family cozy despite the wind chill. From easy knit baby hats to super cute slouchy knit hat patterns, How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family is full of trendy winter hats that will keep your loved ones looking stylish and snug. This includes your main squeeze, too. Compared to women, guys traditionally aren’t as concerned about how they look, but this eBook includes some tips on knitting for men so that your man can feel toasty and look great whenever he ventures into the elements. Because this eBook contains free knit hat patterns for adults, teens, preschoolers, and infants, it’s got your whole family covered.

Let’s face it: when it comes to clothing, getting ready for cold weather is full of either/or decisions. You can either have something cute or something comfortable. You can either have something warm or something soft. How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family lets you and your loved ones have the best of both. Winter accessories tend to get a bum rap in the fashion world, but these knit hat patterns are a fresh take on a winter necessity. Banish your visions of heavy hats that look like repurposed Christmas sweaters. These free knit hat patterns bring a winter weather staple into the present day with stunning results.

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Even if you’ve never knit a hat before, there is a pattern in this collection for you. As you work through the knit hat patterns in this eBook, you’ll learn how to knit a hat using basic techniques. Once you’ve mastered these skills from easy knitting patterns, you can build on them to create beautiful embellishments. Don’t feel like you have to follow each pattern exactly. Like any other craft, the artist (that’s you) has free rein to modify the sizes and styles of the projects in this collection. How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family is full of inspiration. Take one of the quick knit hat patterns in this eBook and get creative.

Knit hats make excellent gifts for family and friends. If your fashionista friend has a birthday coming up, try a slouchy hat knit pattern. Use jewel tone yarn, and she’ll have a one-of-a-kind present that she can wear indoors and out. Maybe you have a thoughtful neighbor who shovels the sidewalk outside your home. Show your neighbor how much you appreciate his efforts with a super warm knit beanie. Whether you’re knitting for a close friend or an acquaintance, and whether you’re new to knitting or consider yourself a pro, you’ll find a pattern in How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family to fit your needs and skill level. These fabulous knit hat patterns are fun to make and even more fun to give.

Knitting Hat Patterns for Newborns and Kids

When a newborn enters the world, that little bundle of joy relies entirely on other people for love and protection. Show the newest addition to your family how much you care with a knit baby hat pattern from How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family.

The Wish Upon a Star Baby Knit Cap, pictured at left, is absolutely precious. Made with yarn in a tranquil shade of blue, this easy knit baby hat will become a family favorite. The bright white shooting star on the crown of this cap truly sets this newborn knit hat pattern apart.

Tightly woven, incredibly soft yarn help this cap insulate, not irritate. Babies have sensitive skin, but your newborn won’t make a fuss when you put this extra comfy hat on his head. 

And what about your favorite grade school student? This eBook has knit hat patterns to please your little scholar, too. The Preschooler Rugby Hat is perfect for active tykes. This sporty winter cap will stay on your child’s head even when she is playing tag at recess.

The pom pom that adorns the top of this hat is a playful touch that reflects your girl’s fun-loving personality. There are two options when it comes to making this adorable hat. You can learn how to knit a hat in the round as you work on this project, or you can knit the hat flat.

No matter which method you use, this hat will become a school day staple, and you’ll feel great knowing that you made her day a tiny bit cozier.

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Knitting Hat Patterns for Teens

It’s no secret that teenagers can be hard to please, but even the moodiest of teenagers will appreciate a handmade hat. Try a trendy knit cap, like the Rickrack Rib Slouchy Hat Pattern, for your daughter.

Choose a gorgeous color like garnet or amethyst and the intricate stitching on this slouchy knit hat pattern will really pop. Not only is this knit hat great for winter, but it also works well for early spring and late fall.

How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family doesn’t leave boys out in the cold, either. The Random Factor Hat is an entertaining lesson in math and in style. Enlist your guy to help determine the number of rows of alternating colors by using a random number generator or a die. This knit hat pattern is a great excuse to spend some quality time together, and this hat will bring back memories whenever he wears it.

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Knitting for Men

Give your man the gift of a knit hat and he’ll think of you every time he puts it on. This collection of knit hat patterns includes several options for the special guy in your life, whether he’s more of a straight-laced fellow or a laidback dude. The Hemp Beanie is a particular favorite.

This easy knit hat pattern is a cinch and looks many enough to convince him to wear it outdoors. Comfortable and versatile, this beanie features a ribbed, fold-over edge, giving this accessory an extra dose of attitude.

How to Knit a Hat for Yourself

And what about you, the one who makes all these wonderful winter hats? Don’t fret; How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family will teach you how to knit a hat for yourself that reflects your personality and sense of style. If you think you have no time to make something nice for yourself, let this collection of knit hat patterns prove you wrong.

Take the Cladach Lace Hat, for instance. This elegant hat is a sweet take on a vintage look. It may look intimidating to make, but this lace pattern is so easy to memorize that you’ll be able to work on this hat in front of the TV. Relax and treat yourself to a new accessory that will keep you confident and cozy this winter.

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Let AllFreeKnitting help you ward off those winter winds with the tutorials in How to Knit a Hat Volume 2: Free Knit Hat Patterns for the Whole Family. Whether you want to make a gift for a loved one or knit a hat for yourself, one of the patterns in this collection will fit the bill.  Plus, once you subscribe to receive our newsletter, Knit Picky Patterns, you'll become a part of our incredible knitting community and get amazing tutorials like the one in this eBook in your inbox every day. Check out this free eBook and the AllFreeKnitting.com site to find your next dream project.

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